Newly renovated; 30-40 min by walk then public transport to both Newcastle Theatre Royal and Sunderland Empire and 15 min to Customs House! 8 persons can sleep in 2 Kings, 1 double and twin beds in 4 bedrooms. New wood floors and good quality carpets in bedrooms. Proper black out curtains in bedrooms and it is a really quiet street anyway so is good for unsociable hours of crew and great for good sleep. I also have lovely neighbours :)
Bright, airy, modern (renovated to very high standard in the last year) and spacious 4 bed 1st and 2nd floor apt. in Westoe residential area of South Shields with panoramic views over the Rugby and Cricket Club. 5 mins walk to the college and Chichester metro (then 20min train to Newcastle) and 20min walk to beach, makes this a great base for NE stays. Large kitchen/diner & lounge, family bathroom & ensuite.
This property is my childrens and my home when we are in South Shields and so meets my very high standards. Set over two floors (first and second) with 4 large bedrooms (ensuite to main, 2 kings, 1 double and bunks), large family bathroom, kitchen/diner and separate lounge, this property offers magnificent spacious living space for families or groups of friends to enjoy and entertain family and friends, etc and offers great uninterrupted and unoverlooked views at the front over the beautiful South Shields Cricket and Westoe Rugby Club Stadium.
Main renovations including opening up very large brand new kitchen/diner, multi fuel stove in lounge with built in window seat, high spec flooring throughout 1st floor, brand new spacious designer bathroom with freestanding bath and brand new designer ensuite and high spec new oak internal doors throughout) were completed in the last year since purchase.
Bedrooms are as follows:
Main (2nd floor): King size bed - Sleeps 2
Bed 2 (2nd floor): King size bed - Sleeps 2
Bed 3 (2nd floor): Double bed - Sleeps 2
Bed 4 (1st floor): Bunk beds - Sleeps 2
Additional: If required air beds can be provided for 2 more persons to sleep in the living areas up to a maximum of 10 persons in total.
To help appreciate the relatively large size of most rooms approximate dimensions are provided in the description below.
Ground floor:
Secure brand new composite front door leads to porch with space for boots, outdoor clothing etc. Internal door leads to stairs to first floor landing.
From the kitchen the back stairs leads to the back yard, via a brand new 5 point secure door, where a chimnea (which can also be used for cooking on the grill), table/parasol and 4 chairs are provided for your use; ideal for BBQs and outdoor dining in the warmer months.
First floor:
Lounge (5.5m X 4m X 3m high) - to left from first floor landing top of stairs
Comfortable and spacious; with large original box bay window and beautiful built in window seat, great for watching the lovely views over the cricket and rugby matches. With wood effect Karndean flooring a newly opened up feature brick chimney breast with new multifuel stove creates a beautiful focal point. Please help yourself to our stock of seasoned hard and soft wood logs during your stay. A large Italian white leather sofa and a comfy arm chair and coffee table.
Kitchen/dining room/living area (8m X 4m X 3m high) - straight on from first floor landing top of stairs.
This has has recently been opened up with wood effect Karndean flooring laid to form a great spacious open plan kitchen dining and living space with hob inset into brick chimney breast which has been revealed to form a lovely focal point. This is a great communal and interactive area for socialising, dining and entertaining. Since we moved the TV there when I stay here visiting family with my children we tend to spend most of our time in this room. There is a large solid oak dining table with 2 benches either side which seats 8 persons and a seat can be put at either ends of the table to take seating to 10 persons. Butchers block provides extra space for food prep. There is also two bar stools to use at the butchers block if required.
A comfortable large new large brown leather three seated sofa and separate single seater with 52" Sony TV, Xbox360 and DVD. Please help yourself to our Xbox360 games, books and board games during your stay and ideal for keeping kids entertained when relaxing inside the property.
Brand new kitchen has fully integrated full size 50:50 fridge freezer, full size dishwasher (tablets provided), induction hob, oven and microwave. Well stocked with good range of pots, pans, slow cooker, juicer, cutlery, cleaning equipment etc. Please help yourself to our range of spices, oils, etc for cooking during your stay. Also please help yourself to the range of take away menus provided (especially the menus from the world renowned Indian restaurants/take aways which line Ocean Road!!).
Washing machine installed down the back stairs from the kitchen (on the ground floor utilities area) near the back yard door to ensure no unwanted noise from the washing machine spoils the ambience of this living space. Detergent is provided for you to use during your stay.
Bedroom 4 - Smallest of the bedrooms with bunk beds
Note: large window on first floor landing at the front of the property is the fire escape window.
Second floor
Master Bedroom (5m X 3m X 2.5m high) - first door to left with large original box bay window and sweeping views over the cricket and rugby club ground. King size bed. Solid wood large chest, of drawers, storage chest (with spare blankets, towels and bedding) and wardrobe. 2000w hair drier provided.
Ensuite (1m X 2.2m X 2.5m high) - from the master bedroom.
New designer suite installed. With mains powered shower in enclosure, inline extractor fan, wall hung wc and wash hand basin.
Main Bathroom (4m X 3m X 2.5m high) - second door from right
Very spacious family bathroom with newly installed separate open walk in shower, large freestanding bath to relax in, designer column and towel radiator, wall hung wc and wash hand basin. Please feel free to use the candles provided to create a nice atmosphere to relax and bathe with. Attractive tiling with subtle LED mood lighting along acessories elevation and bath/shower recesses where toiletries can be laid.
Bedroom 2 (4m X 3.5m X 2.5m high) - third door from left
King size bed. Solid wood wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 - (5m X 2.5m X 2.5m high) door from right
Double bed and mirrored sliding wardrobe. Iron and ironing board provided in wardrobe.
There is ample on street parking right in front of the house.
Guest access
When booking the whole apartment guests have access to the whole place, including outside sitting areas to front and back of the property.
Payment Terms: In addition to the 10% which theatre digs booker takes I kindly request a further 10% paid to myself by bank transfer at the time of booking and the remaining (80%) balance to be paid 28 days before check in. I also request a £250 breakages deposit. This will be refunded in full
within a week of departure following inspection by myself/cleaner.
Interaction with guests
I'll be available during the whole duration of your stay over the phone.
Please message if interested or if you have any special requirements and we can discuss what can be done.
Many thanks, I hope you choose to stay at our place and if you do will do my best to make sure you have an enjoyable and comfortable stay.
Colin
Digs' Features
You are getting the whole place to yourselves.
Shared Bathroom
Shower
Bath
Sink
Double Glazing
Blackout BlindsEn suitePrivate BathroomTVFreeviewSatelliteDVDRadioCDTea/Coffee FacilitiesFridgeHairdryerLock and Key
Private Bathroom
Shower
Sink
Hairdryer
Blackout BlindsEn suiteShared BathroomBathTVFreeviewSatelliteDVDRadioCDTea/Coffee FacilitiesFridgeLock and KeyDouble Glazing
Shared Bathroom
Shower
Bath
Sink
Double Glazing
Blackout BlindsEn suitePrivate BathroomTVFreeviewSatelliteDVDRadioCDTea/Coffee FacilitiesFridgeHairdryerLock and Key
Shared Bathroom
Shower
Bath
Sink
Double Glazing
Blackout BlindsEn suitePrivate BathroomTVFreeviewSatelliteDVDRadioCDTea/Coffee FacilitiesFridgeHairdryerLock and Key
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